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Sierra Club: Ten U.S. Cities Committed To Renewables
The Sierra Club has released a new report showcasing 10 U.S. cities that have made ambitious commitments to be powered by 100% renewable energy....
Newly Signed Energy Bill Poised To Jump-Start Offshore Wind In Mass.
Set to procure 1.6 GW of offshore wind over the next decade, the state ought to get a gold medal for "shifting our clean energy transition into high gear," according to the National Wildlife Federation.
EPA’s Clean Power Plan Celebrates Its First Birthday
Today, the hashtag #CleanPowerPlan is trending on Twitter. That’s because, exactly one year ago, on Aug. 3, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
N.Y. Gets Green Light On 50% By 2030 Clean Energy Standard
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, D-N.Y., says that the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the state’s clean energy standard, which will require...
Mass. Legislature Passes Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Bill To Date
The new bill requires utilities to procure 1,600 MW of offshore wind, accelerating the Bay State's adoption of renewable resources and opening the door to the U.S. commercial offshore wind market.
D.C. Mayor Signs New Clean Energy Bill Into Law
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel E. Bowser has signed into law a bill that increases the district’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) from 20% by 2020...
Oklahoma Struggles With The Success Of Its Renewables Tax Policy
The state, which provides a zero-emissions tax credit representing about 20% of the federal PTC of $23/MWh, is currently facing a depletion of its general revenue fund.
Groups Call LIPA Offshore Wind Delay ‘Deeply Disappointing’
In response to the Long Island Power Authority’s (LIPA) recent postponement of the vote to consider Deepwater Wind’s offshore wind proposal, several environmental groups...
An ITC For Energy Storage? New Bill Aims To Establish Tax Incentives
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, has introduced legislation that would establish an investment...
100 Percent Renewable Energy Goal Set For Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City has committed to transition to 100% renewable energy sources by 2032, as well as reduce carbon emissions citywide by 80% by...
R.I. Governor Signs Renewables Bills, Including One To Boost RPS
Joined by state legislators and other officials on Thursday, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo, D-R.I., ceremonially signed into law several bills meant to advance renewable...
Federal Court Makes Cape Wind Ruling: A Win For Both Parties?
The long-embattled offshore project has now been met with an appeals court ruling that says federal agencies were in violation of environmental statutes when they approved the wind farm's lease.
The Look-Back Rule: What You Need To Know About The IRS Guidance
A little-known provision embedded in the latest round of Internal Revenue Service guidance could have big implications for wind farm owners and operators.
Brattle Report: How State Policymakers Can Enable Canadian Clean Energy Imports
Consultants at The Brattle Group have issued a report that provides technical guidance to U.S. state policymakers on how to enable clean energy imports...
What Impact Will Brexit Have On U.K. Offshore Renewables?
The decision of the U.K. to leave the European Union could have far-reaching implications for the British renewables sector in terms of investment and...
North American Leaders Pledge 50 Percent Clean Energy By 2025
Obama, Trudeau and Nieto have united for a common goal of furthering the Paris Agreement and achieving 50% clean power generation in the continent by 2025.
Washington, D.C., Moves Toward 50% Renewable Portfolio Standard
The District of Columbia City Council has voted to increase the city’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) from 20% by 2020 to 50% by 2032.
Specifically,...
Only 1.2 GW For Offshore Wind? Not In MA’s Latest Energy Bill Proposal
In the most recent version of the state's energy bill, the Massachusetts Senate has laid out a full 2 GW commitment to offshore wind, as opposed to the House's 1.2 GW carve-out.
California PUC Adopts Process To Speed Renewables-Grid Interconnection
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has adopted a new model and five-year pilot process meant to speed interconnection of renewable and distributed energy...
Montana’s New Energy Plan Focuses On Wind Power Potential
Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Mont., has announced a new blueprint for Montana’s energy future. According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), which is praising...